Before spending the last six seasons at the University of Delaware, he coached at East Stroudsburg (Pa.). He played at Maryland, where he later got his start as a recruiting intern and a graduate assistant coach.

With less than a week to go before National Signing Day, defensive back will be a point of emphasis for Rutgers.

Here's an in-depth look at Baker's background:

Most recent job: Delaware cornerbacks coach.

Most notable past job: Delaware.

Connection to Ash: None.

Ash's thoughts: "I am excited to add Henry to our staff," said Ash. "He's a New Jersey guy and a highly intelligent coach. Henry will be a great mentor and leader for our players."

Connection to names you know: Baker worked under former Rutgers offensive coordinators Ralph Friedgen and Dave Brock during their respective stints as head coaches elsewhere.

Age: 40

Twitter handle: @CoachHB

Playing background: Baker was a four-year letterwinner and two-year starter in the Maryland secondary from 1994-97. He signed with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs in 2003 after time in the Arena Football League and AFL2.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, University of Maryland, 2003

Did you know? Baker served in the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship with the Detroit Lions during the 2015 preseason camp and in 2016 with the New York Giants.

Full coaching history:

2011-16: Delaware cornerbacks coach

2010: East Stroudsburg defensive backs coach

2008-09: Maryland graduate assistant (defense)

2007: South Miami High School wide receivers coach/strength and conditioning coordinator

2003, 2005-06: Eastside High School (Paterson) assistant coach

2001: Maryland recruiting intern

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